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Public buses, subways and trains are relatively safe, fast and cheap. But competition from rideshares and concerns over…
Deep brain stimulation and trasncranial magnetic stimulation treat mental illness by sending electrical currents into parts…
The symptoms of B12 deficiency resemble a lot of other health problems, putting millions of Americans at risk of a misdiagnosis.
In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere…
Respiratory viruses are hitting young children and infants particularly hard this fall and winter season, and experts don’t…
Men, older adults, people with language barriers and racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for depression.
Patients who undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation say it’s painless, with few to no side effects. The treatment isn’t…
While gender-affirming health care is essential to the well-being of trans people, access to quality services varies significantly…
Babies should never sleep on couches, sofas, stuffed armchairs or an incline. Co-sleeping is a bad idea, too.
A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry,…
Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one…
From primary care to cancer screening and insurance coverage, gender-diverse people still face many hurdles to getting good…
While high-profile concussions in the NFL have brought renewed attention to the gravity of head injuries, they can also…
The human population has doubled in 48 years, and worsening climate change has left the world facing serious health risks,…
Inflammation is a complicated and important part of how the immune system responds to threats to the body. But when the…
They are cheaper to buy and don’t require a doctor’s prescription. But over-the-counter hearing aids come with some…
Studies suggest that marijuana and CBD use might help relieve chronic pain while also reducing a patient’s need for opioids.